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• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Trash bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Personal protective equipment

  It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Sheers

  Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

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